This
learning
system
provides
a
variety
of
materials
on
Earth
and
space
sciences,
such
as
images,
movies,
animations,
and
data
sets.
Students,
teachers,
and
the
general
public
can
access
information
on
the
sun
and
space
weather,
astronomy,
our
planet
and
solar
system,
current
space
missions,
space-related
mythology
and
art,
and
geology.
For
teachers,
there
are
links
to
tools
for
navigating
the
site,
...
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DataStreme
Atmosphere
is
a
major
precollege
teacher
enhancement
initiative
of
the
American
Meteorological
Society
(AMS),
supported
by
the
National
Oceanic
and
Atmospheric
Administration
(NOAA).
Its
main
goal
is
the
training
of
Weather
Education
Resource
Teachers
who
will
promote
the
teaching
of
science,
mathematics
and
technology
using
weather
as
a
vehicle,
across
the
K-12
curriculum
in
their
home
...
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The
Exploratorium
was
one
of
the
first
science
museums
to
build
a
site
on
the
World
Wide
Web.
This
homepage
provides
a
vast
array
of
links
to
science
resources
of
many
types.
Teachers
can
access
activities,
publications,
information
on
field
trips
to
the
museum,
and
a
digital
library
of
photos
and
movies.
General
interest
materials
include
online
versions
of
exhibits,
a
microscope
imaging
station,
...
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In this activity, students construct a scale model of the solar system using a tape measure or a very long roll of paper. A calculation tool is provided to determine the correct scaled distances and planet sizes. A brief discussion of the concept of the vast distances of space is included, along with links to other solar system resources.
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Teachers or students may access an extensive selection of hands-on activities involving a range of science topics such as chemistry, optics, sound, electricity, and flight. The activities include lists of easily available materials, instructions, and brief discussions of the concepts being demonstrated.
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